HC Deb 21 July 1908 vol 192 c1722
MR. C. B. HARMSWORTH

I beg to ask the hon. Member for South Somerset, as representing the President of the Board of Agriculture, what approximately is the proportion of applicants for small holdings under The Small Holdings and Allotments Act, 1907, who desire to purchase their holdings.

SIR EDWARD STRACHEY

Under 5 per cent., so far as our information goes.